Romantic restaurants in Brevard

Andiamo Cafe Italiano, an upscale Italian restaurant, is the perfect place for a little romance. Invite someone special to enjoy fresh seafood such as the Broiled Lobster Tail or the spicy Ahi Tuna Arrabbiata. The wine list is extensive and complements the cuisine, and the atmosphere is sleek and modern, clearly designed with adults in mind. You can find shrimp, salmon, mahi mahi and tuna on the menu every day. Daily specials usually consist of a ravioli-, risotto-, steak- and pasta of the day. Outside dining is available. Items on the menu range from $16 to $25.

Want a killer view with your dinner? Atlantic Ocean Grille offers ocean dining. Enjoy fresh seafood or succulent steak cooked to order at the restaurant named "Best Restaurant with a View" by FLORIDA TODAY readers for seven consecutive years. We recommend the tilapia with mango salsa, the ahi tuna and the crab legs. The restaurant has a full bar if you're looking for some spirits with your meal. Items on the menu range from $9 to $15.

The ingredients at Bacco Wine Cafe are fresh, the pasta is made from scratch, and the food is authentic Italian. Order from the prix fix menu and enjoy five courses accompanied by five different wines. One of the most popular dishes is the Roast Beef in Crema, but the menu also includes antipasti and other mouth-watering Italian fare, as well as hand-made desserts. Items on the menu are $16 to $25.

Enjoy the island atmosphere at this seafood restaurant, where you can dine outdoors by the river. The house specialty is the snook bruschetta, but Bonefish Willy's also offers a variety of entree choices including chicken, steak and pork. All the sauces and salad dressings are homemade, and the view from the outdoor deck is spectacular. Bonefish Willy's hosts live bands on Friday and Saturday nights. Happy hour is from 4 to 7 p.m. weekdays. Get $2 Bud and Bud Light drafts, $1 off house wines. Most popular item on the menu? The salmon oscar, a filet of North Atlantic salmon with blue crabmeat stuffing of asparagus and homemade Key West hollandaise. Cost is $21.95. Items on the menu range from $16 to $25.

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If you like authentic Mediterranean food, this is the place to come. The large portions are meant to be shared, and the chef will help you find just what you want by offering tastes of different dishes and customizing your meal. The menu is authentic and health-conscious, and there are many options for vegan and vegetarian diners. The cozy restaurant, which has indoor and a couple outside tables, offers several salads and wraps, soups, veggie options and more. The intimate atmosphere and interesting menu make Cedar's a nice choice for date night. We recommend the garlic chicken and the lamb skewers. Cedar's carries more than 260 wines, including Lebanese, Israeli and Bulgarian vineyards. Items on the menu are $9 to $15. Cedar's Cafe won "best date restaurant" in Best of Metromix 2010.

We'd wondered what the "concept" was at Concepts, but it's best not to overthink it. It's to serve very good food, meticulously prepared with love. Concepts on Highland is casually upscale. The restaurant is available for catering and private parties. Ask about sitting in the old bank vault. Salads and most lunch entrees are under $9. Dinners range in price from $16 to $25.

Chameleon Fusion Bistro features a sleek sushi bar and expansive European-inspired dining room, as well as a smart outdoor patio for people-watching. Chameleon is known for its hot granite rissoto bowl -- only available for dinner. It comes in seafood, chicken, beef or vegetarian. The tiki bar and tapas bar is open. The price ranges from $17.95 to $22.75. Happy hour is all day every day, get drafts and wells at a discounted price. Get $1 domestic draft beers from 5 to8 p.m. Monday through Thursday in the tiki bar. Signature sushi roll? The golden California is popular. It's a California roll with tempura. Ladies night on Thursdays starts at 5 p.m. Women can get a margarita, strawberry daquiri, cosmopolitan, house mojito and house wines. Look for sake-tinis and vodka shots at discounted prices. Items on the menu range from $16 to $25. Also, Chameleon Fusion Bistro's lychee sakitini won best martini in Melbourne in the 2009 Metromix-sponsored "Martinis and Mistletoe" event. The restaurants recently opened an outdoor area called Tabu - Tapas and Tiki Bar. Tabu has the same hours and menu as Chameleon, although there is an emphasis on tapas - light Spanish dishes - and tropical drinks. There is seating for about 50 people outdoors.

The Black Tulip Restaurant, a longtime resident of Cocoa Village, has become a staple for fine-dining in Brevard County. Try any of the restaurant's delicious international entrees, but don't forget to save room for dessert. We recommend the Flan. Items on the menu range from $16 to $25.

Cafe Margaux features terrific food and impeccable service. Want to impress a date or the in-laws? This is the place to go. Try the melange of fresh fish for a sampling of the day's catch, or try the Filet Oscar or Chicken Margaux. If you save room, chocolate pate makes for an excellent dessert. The wine list is top-notch, and so are the martinis. On a nice night, sit outside in the courtyard and enjoy people-watching in Cocoa Village.

City Tropics Bistro is a fine dining restaurant and bar where you're sure to find Brevard's beautiful people. Specialty dishes include brick oven pizzas, fresh seafood and sushi, all with a Caribbean twist. Service is great, and at night, glass doors slide back to make room for an indoor-outdoor tropical feel. A variety of bands perform on weekends. We recommend the City Tropics Roll if you like sushi or the chicken skewers appetizer for starters. City Tropics has an extensive menu for food and martinis. Items on the menu are $9 to $15.

Djon's Steak and Lobster House offers classic fine dining plus a piano bar. Great steaks, lamb chops, veal chops and seafood lead an eclectic and interesting array of house specialties. Djon's piano bar attracts a crowd every night but Sunday, and a jazz and contemporary trio performs from 8 to midnight Fridays and Saturdays. Happy hour is from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday in the lounge, with half-price wines and well liquors.

Sleek Fujiyama welcomes you with marble floors, a 400-gallon saltwater aquarium, custom-created stained glass and the always fun-to-watch spectacle of the hibachi grills. First-timers can begin with Beef Negimaki, proceed to avocado salad and settle in with Fujiyama's monster roll. If you want to liven it up, try the restaurant's Emperor Deluxe dish, which includes filet mignon, lobster tail, shrimp and scallops. Items on the menu range from $16 to $25.

Under the same ownership as Gregory's Steak and Seafood Grille in Cocoa Beach, Izzy's Bistro in Cape Canaveral offers fine-dining on the beachside. A house favorite is lobster pot pie, a sinful dish of lobster morsels, baby veggies and mornay sauce framed by a puffed pastry. While German and seafood dishes reign, Izzy's also features a variety of eclectic international entrees. And if you get the chance, say hello to Maddie, an osprey that perches on a tree in the evenings outside the eatery.

Enjoy spectacular riverfront sunsets as you dine on Maine lobster and rock shrimp. If you sit outdoors, you may just see some dolphins and manatees, and you can feed the catfish that make their home by the dock. This all-occasion restaurant is ideal for large parties and family get-togethers, as well as quiet dinners for two.

At the Melting Pot, fondue becomes a memorable four-course dining experience where you can dip in to something different. The restaurant features a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, fine wines and signature fondue dinners. Try the lobster tails, filet mignon, shrimp, scallops, chicken and more. The Melting Pot doesn't skimp on the dessert offerings either. Share chocolate and strawberries, chocolate and marshmallows, chocolate and (you get the idea ...) with that special someone. The fine-dining restaurant also features ladies night every Monday. We hear the Melting Pot has everything from private two-tops aka "lovers lane" to 16-tops for parties, which are complete with audio and visual (perfect for presentations and unique slideshows). Items on the menu are $16 to $25.

This cozy little fine-dining gem is just a few blocks from the beach. Scott's on Fifth is the place to go if you're in the mood for American Continental dishes or if you're on a date. Some of the items on Scott's menu includes a Tuscan ribeye, salmon, lobster ravioli, escargot, decadent shrimp cocktail and more. Save room for dessert, too. It's a fancy restaurant with only 12 tables, so reservations are strongly recommended. Crab bisque is strongly recommended, too. Scott's now has martinis and cocktails on its menu. Items on the menu range from $26 to $30. Voters chose Scott's on Fifth as best restaurant in our Best of Metromix contest for 2010 and 2011. Fun fact: If you go to Scott's website, you can see him cooking on his webcam. Another fun fact, Scott has a YouTube channel with quirky restaurant how-to videos.

Ulysses' Prime Steakhouse, the sister restaurant of Cafe Margaux, is an upscale steakhouse located in historic Cocoa Village. Ulysses' Prime Steakhouse caters to those seeking first-class service and selection. Ulysses' is pricey, but prides itself on serving only USDA prime beef. For steak lovers, it's worth the price. Items on the menu are $31 and up.

Malabar has gone to the dogs, at least the yellow kind of canines, with Yellow Dog Cafe. Mix killer views of the Indian River with classy continental entrees. Add an expansive outdoor bar, and you've got Yellow Dog Cafe. The Cafe is anything but a dog. A combination of casual elegance, phenomenal views and outstanding cuisine make the Dog one pooch you want to keep. Prices range from $16 to $25.